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Kidnapped, Converted, Married: Tales Of Growing Up Hindu In Pakistan

Suhag A. Shukla, Esq. | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Hindu, Human Rights, Kidnapping, Pakistan, Hindu American Foundation, Forced Conversion, Christian, Hindu in Pakistan, Ahmaddiyas, Hinduism, Religion News

When are freedom-respecting citizens of the world and, especially those in Pakistan, going to step up to the plate and end this terror? How many Rinkels and Rachnas will have to face a life stripped of dignity and freedom of conscience?

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Mormon Proxy Baptism Was Performed On Behalf Of Mahatma Gandhi, Researcher Says

HuffingtonPost.com | Andrea Stone | Posted 02.27.2012

Read More: Hindu, Elie Wiesel, India, Hinduism, Video, Mohandas Gandhi, Simon Wiesenthal, Anne Frank, Reincarnation, Mormons, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Helen Radkey, Mahatma Gandhi, Lds Church, Mormon-Baptism-of-Dead, Religion News

Mahatma Gandhi, who employed nonviolent civil disobedience to lead India to independence after more than a century of British rule, was posthumously b...

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Complaints By Hindus, Muslims and Christians Force Google To Remove Content

Reuters | Arup Roychoudhury and Harichandan Arakali | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Hindu, Google, Video, Religious Sensitivity, Religious Censorship, Indian Censorship, Reuters, Internet Censorship, Christian, Facebook, Muslim, Religion News

By Arup Roychoudhury and Harichandan Arakali NEW DELHI/BANGALORE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Internet giants Google Inc and Fac...

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Thinking About Yoga? Make Sure To Think The Right Thoughts!

Deepak Sarma | Posted 04.16.2012

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It is thus ironic that so many do yoga as a mere physical practice. Practicing yoga this way leads to rebirth and suffering.

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PHOTOS: Magh Mela Holy Fair In India

Posted 01.13.2012

Read More: Photography, Photos, Hindu, Hinduism, India, Magh Mela, Exposure, Holy Fair, January, Religion News

The Magh Mela is one of the greatest annual religious affairs for Hindus. Hindu mythology considers the origin of the Magh Mela to be the beginning of...

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Yoga Won't Wreck Your Body But May Make You More Hindu

Suhag A. Shukla, Esq. | Posted 03.11.2012

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Yoga is a holistic and spiritual system of living that is essential to the understanding and practice of Hinduism. What yoga is not is physical exercises alone.

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Harvard Punishes Free Speech in India

Cleo Paskal | Posted 02.18.2012

Read More: Hindu, Google, Anti-Corruption, India, Twitter, Free Speech, Kapil, Youtube, Harvard, Facebook, Censorship, Media News

It's going from bad to worse to farce for free speech in India. In fact, by the time you reach the end of this blog, its contents might be illegal on the subcontinent.

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Yoga, Business and the Secret of Everlasting Youth

Francine Hardaway | Posted 01.30.2012

Read More: Yoga, India, Hindu, Religion and Spirituality, Ageism, Youth, Personal Health Stories, Youth and Aging, Aging Gracefully, Everlasting Youth, Healthy Living News

About 15 years ago, after more than 25 years as a runner, I awoke one morning to incredible back pain -- as in, I couldn't get out of bed. Because I was in the habit of running, it never occurred to me to stop.

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Senator Williams' Remarks Offended Hindus

Mike Ghouse | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Hindu, Interfaith, Pluralism, Groundbreaking Ceremony, State Senator David Williams, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, Hinduism, Religion and Politics, Religion News

No one has a right to belittle other's faiths. If Senator Williams has a problem let it be his problem and one should not malign Christianity for his bigotry. Each faith is dear to the believer and no faith is superior to the other.

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Is Anti-Hinduism the GOP's New Silver Bullet?

Jonathan_Miller | Posted 01.02.2012

Read More: Hindu, India, Hinduism, Kentucky Governor, Indian-Americans, Steve Beshear, Kentucky, Indo-American Relations, David Williams, Politics News

David Williams, Kentucky's GOP nominee for governor, may have finally found the elusive political silver bullet. The State Senate President has hit upon a new campaign theme that might just bring him a stunning, surprise victory: Anti-Hinduism.

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Kentucky Candidate Criticizes Governor For Participating In 'Hindu Religious Ceremony'

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 01.01.2012

Read More: Hindu, Hinduism, Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear 2011, Video, David Williams 2011, Kentucky Governor 2011, Steve Beshear, Flex Film, David Williams, Elizabethtown, 2011 Elections, Elections 2011, Beshear, Politics News

Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams criticized Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear Tuesday for participating in what Williams called ...

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Festival Of Diwali (PHOTOS)

Posted 02.09.2012

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Hindus from all over the world celebrated Diwali last week. Check out the best photos from the celebrations. To see more great photography visi...

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The Goddess Kali, Gender, and Violence: A Hindu-American Feminist's Struggle

Saumya Arya Haas | Posted 12.13.2011

Read More: Feminism, Hindu-American, Hindu, Hinduism, Men's Rights, Kali, Hindu Feminism, Women's Empowerment, Domestic Abuse, Goddess Kali, Religion News

Men are not the enemy. They are just as vulnerable, nuanced and wise as women. They suffer just as much. I did not want to see this. Recently, I've had to admit that I need to see. That we all do.

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Hinduism Quiz

Posted 05.10.2012

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Originating in the Indian subcontinent, Hinduism is one of the oldest surviving religions in the world dating back more than 5000 years. With more tha...

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Raksha Bandhan: An Opportunity For Social Cohesion

Anju Bhargava | Posted 11.06.2011

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Tying a Rakhi on the wrists of close friends and neighbors underscores the need for a harmonious social life, where every individual co-exists peacefully as brothers and sisters.

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The Birth Of Krishna: When God Came To Earth

Gadadhara Pandit Dasa | Posted 10.22.2011

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It's not possible for us, with our limited and inaccurate sense perception and logic, to comprehend the nature, quality and personhood of Krishna. Krishna is God as never seen before.

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Third Noble Truth: In The Midst Of Suffering, There Is Release From Suffering

Lewis Richmond | Posted 10.04.2011

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Selfish behavior is a problem; it causes suffering for oneself and others. Self or identity is just a feature of our existence. We each have an identity; even Gautama Buddha had an identity.

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Do Faith-based Groups Have A Place In 21st Century America?

Jasmeet Sidhu | Posted 10.04.2011

Read More: Engagement, Hindu, Hindu American Seva, Interfaith, Dialogue, Volunteerism, Hinduism, America, Religion and Politics, Hindu White House Conference, Civic Engagement, Religious Organizations, Religion News

Hearing these ideas on the same weekend the debt crisis was being fought, it seemed more pertinent than ever to me that religious groups become more empowered to step into the public space where the government can no longer.

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Hindu Community Makes Its White House Debut

Joshua Stanton | Posted 09.27.2011

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The Hindu community in America is joining other religious communities on the national stage, not only as an equal participant, but a veritable host to them.

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'Sita Sings The Blues' Brings Out The Bullies

Saumya Arya Haas | Posted 09.24.2011

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While I loved the film, I also felt sympathetic to people who are hurt and offended by what feels like an attack on their faith. I support anyone who wants to screen the film, but this is a game-changer.

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Death: The Elephant In The Room

Gadadhara Pandit Dasa | Posted 09.05.2011

Read More: Hindu, Eternal, Vedic, Bhagavad Gita, Soul, Mahabharata, Death, Hindu Beliefs, Hinduism Death, Hinduism, Religion News

The Hindu scriptures explain that we come into this world with a certain number of breaths and the countdown begins the moment we exit the womb. Every moment should be lived to prepare our consciousness for the final moment.

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The Bhagavad Gita: You Are Not Your Mind

Gadadhara Pandit Dasa | Posted 08.19.2011

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The Bhagavad Gita explains that we can either become liberated with the help of our mind or completely degrade our consciousness. Believe it or not, the choice is ours.

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Memorial Day Reflections: Honor And Seva

Anju Bhargava | Posted 07.29.2011

Read More: Interfaith, Hindu, Memorial Day, Hinduism, Seva, Religion News

Today, I honor those who died serving the nation. Let me, with folded hands, say Namaste to all those who have served.

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When Cats Pray: How Our Feline Friends Uplift The World

Pamela Gerloff | Posted 07.23.2011

Read More: Monks, Nuns, Being, Doing, Cat, Kitty, Spiritual Practice, Jewish, Monastics, Stress, Cats Praying, Religion, Muslim, Cats, Hindu, Meditation, Buddhist, Prayer, Being Happy, Saving the World, Life Balance, Christian, Felines, Spirituality, Catholic, Healthy Living Spirit, Mindfulness, Healthy Living News

As I paused to experience the stillness in which Miss Kitty was immersed, an image entered my mind -- an image of a global feline force that daily nourishes and sustains us all.

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Indian Mothers Charged With Killing Daughters In 'Honor Killings'

AP | By NIRMALA GEORGE | Posted 07.16.2011

Read More: Hindu, India Killings, Muslims, Brides Honor Killing, Husna, Honor Killings, Zahida, World News

NEW DELHI -- Two Muslim mothers in a northern Indian town have been arrested on accusations they killed their daughters for dishonoring the family by ...

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